Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and under water? Frazzled to the max?
You’re certainly in good company!
The challenges and demands of day-to-day life are overwhelming. Not to mention the triggers and seizures that can be a consequence.
So what can we do about it?
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deep breathing,
laugh,
music,
relaxation techniques,
support group,
time-out,
visualization,
walking
Here’s a list of uncommon epilepsy triggers you may have experienced or know about.
Feel free to add to this list of the weird and the unknown…
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Atmospheric Conditions,
Barometric Pressure,
Body Toxins,
Boredom,
Casinos,
Dental Problems,
diabetes,
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Grapefruit,
Hyperventilation,
Immersion in Hot or Cold Water,
Low Blood Sugar Level,
Mah-Jong,
migraines,
music,
Odors and Perfumes,
Overeating,
sleep apnea,
water,
Weird
Sometimes my hands shake so much, I look like I’m leading a symphony. (Without a baton.) Legs too, I have to sit down.
Maybe you panic before a test, the very fear of having a seizure, social rejection, job anxieties, debt, fear of failure, an anticipated argument, holidays, fear of flying.
Or the daunting prospect of being alone without any support system. Or even death itself.
There are probably as many kinds of stress and panic attacks as there are those of us who suffer from them.
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anxiety,
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cognitive therapy,
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meditate,
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Panic Attacks,
perfection,
perspective,
pro-active,
reality,
relaxation,
solutions,
stress,
support,
support groups,
visualization,
walking,
worst case
Here’s a list of uncommon epilepsy triggers you may have experienced or know about.
Feel free to add to this list of the weird and the unknown…
Posted in
Epilepsy,
ResearchTags:
Atmospheric Conditions,
Barometric Pressure,
Body Toxins,
Boredom,
Casinos,
Dental Problems,
diabetes,
Epilepsy triggers,
Grapefruit,
Hyperventilation,
Immersion in Hot or Cold Water,
Low Blood Sugar Level,
Mah-Jong,
migraines,
music,
Odors and Perfumes,
Overeating,
sleep apnea,
water,
Weird
Everyone knows that listening to music can be calming — a steady rain storm can induce sleep — and white noise can help keep focus at bay.
But sound therapy has a long history and is being used as a successful form of therapy in many conditions…
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co-ordination,
communication – both written and oral -- sleeping pattern,
concentration,
energy levels,
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music,
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sound,
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